Blessing is an English word name that means "blessing", a gift from God, and it is especially common in Nigeria, Zimbabwe and other English-speaking African countries, where virtue and gratitude names are a long tradition. In the United States it is used mostly by families with African roots and belongs with names like Miracle and Destiny. Blessing entered the top 1000 in 2019 at number 909, its peak, and ranks 1226 in 2025.